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James Robert McKee (1912-1985)

James Robert McKee, owner of the Excelsior Club.

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Carl F. Neal (1912-1988)

Carl F. Neal in service. He was stationed in Texas. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown

Minnie Jackson McKee (1912-2002)

Minnie Jackson McKee, wife of James Robert McKee. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown

Merry Makers Club, Christmas Ball of 1947. First row: unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, Barnes Brown Wright, Eutrilla Graham, Laura M. Boston, unidentified, Ms. Hall (first name unknown), Doris Blackman, Maxine Brown. Second row: unidentified, unidentified, `Wash` Alexander, Ardrey Spencer, Ray A. Booton, George Moreland, Mr. Hall (first name unknown), Edison Blackman, S. Brown (first name unknown). Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown

Evelyn and Jimmie Redic

Evelyn and Jimmie Redic, circa late 1940's. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown

Excelsior Club

Original Excelsior Club in 1944. The Club was renovated in 1984. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown

Thad Lincoln Tate Family circa 1907

Thad Lincoln Tate (1865-1951) was one of Charlotte's earliest and most prominent African American businessmen. He came to Charlotte as a barber. In 1882, he opened his own shop, an enterprise that he would operate for 61 years.
In addition to a his own business Tate was prominent in banking in Charlotte. He served as director of the Mechanics' Perpetual Building and Loan Company. He founder the Mecklenburg Investment Company.